[Satellite TODAY 04-08-10] Roberts Communications Network (RCN) has contracted Newtec to upgrade its contribution network to an HD- and IP-based DVB-S2 solution using Newtec’s DualFlowTM technology, the company announced April 7.
    The RCN network will be re-built into two parts: contribution from the race tracks transmitting race content to the Roberts central aggregation hub and distribution to end users consisting of racetracks, off track betting (OTB) outlets, casino racebooks, Indian reservations, bars, restaurants and consumers.
    Newtec said the deal was worth millions to the company.
    RCN, a provider of horse and greyhound simulcast racing transmission services, operates more than 100 satellite uplink facilities across North America and its simulcasts are received by licensed locations throughout the world.  “We are extremely proud of our market position and track record in simulcast broadcasting, and today’s announcement marks a new era in service quality for our industry,” Todd Roberts, president and CEO, RCN, said in a statement.